Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City South area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Woodcrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $300. Here are the most affordable Mid City South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City South area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Mid City South apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Woodcrest Apartments starting at $1,252 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Goodwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
Woodcrest Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Bienville TowersTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.05
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.74
Ole Towne1-1UP1BR,1BA$0.98
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.18
Dali Place3 Bedroom/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.07
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury LivingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City South

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid City South?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA with pricing that ranges from $556 to $3,134. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City South ranging from $650 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid City South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid City South ranges from $650 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,392.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mid City South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mid City South range from $556 to $3,134, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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